/a-SER la VIS-ta GOR-da/
To turn a blind eye — deliberately pretending not to see something wrong and choosing not to intervene. The complicit silence of someone who knows but says nothing.
Example
"The boss turned a blind eye to people coming in late."
"You can't just look the other way on this — you have to act."
Regional synonyms:
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/a-SER la VIS-ta GOR-da/
To turn a blind eye — deliberately pretending not to see something wrong and choosing not to intervene. The complicit silence of someone who knows but says nothing.
Example
"The boss turned a blind eye to people coming in late."
"You can't just look the other way on this — you have to act."
Regional synonyms: